ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,000 km
5,593 miles
LDM
Ludington
United States
Distance
9,000 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ LDM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Mason County Airport
IATA Code ABJ LDM
ICAO Code DIAP KLDM
City Abidjan Ludington
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Detroit
Elevation 21 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 43.960000, -86.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ludington (LDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Mason County Airport (LDM) in Ludington, United States is 9,000 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Abidjan, it's 06:50 in Ludington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ludington (LDM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Mason County Airport (LDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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